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New Eye Color Genetics Research Could Revolutionize Eye Disease Treatment
As a hereditary trait, eye color tends to be an introductory lesson to human genetics. Think back to high school biology class, which often…
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New Eye Color Genetics Research Could Revolutionize Eye Disease Treatment
June 30, 2021
As a hereditary trait, eye color tends to be an introductory lesson to human genetics. Think back to high school biology class, which often…
Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms
Several weeks ago, we discussed COVID-19 neurological symptoms, including difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering. All of these symptoms have one crucial factor in common: they…
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Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms
June 23, 2021
Several weeks ago, we discussed COVID-19 neurological symptoms, including difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering. All of these symptoms have one crucial factor in common: they…
A Gene Therapy Startup Engages in Horseplay to Test New Osteoarthritis Therapy
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful wearing down of joint cartilage tissues. Every year, more than three million people in the U.S. (and millions…
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A Gene Therapy Startup Engages in Horseplay to Test New Osteoarthritis Therapy
June 21, 2021
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful wearing down of joint cartilage tissues. Every year, more than three million people in the U.S. (and millions…
When Did SARS-CoV-2 Actually Emerge?
When developing a therapy or vaccine against an emerging virus, knowing how long it has been in existence can tell scientists how many forms…
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When Did SARS-CoV-2 Actually Emerge?
June 13, 2021
When developing a therapy or vaccine against an emerging virus, knowing how long it has been in existence can tell scientists how many forms…
What Gives a Hummingbird Its Distinctive Hum?
Hummingbirds are compact, energetic flying machines belonging to the family Trochilidae. They typically measure 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length, boast colorful, almost jewel-like…
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What Gives a Hummingbird Its Distinctive Hum?
June 7, 2021
Hummingbirds are compact, energetic flying machines belonging to the family Trochilidae. They typically measure 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length, boast colorful, almost jewel-like…
Exploring the Cat Microbiome
The human microbiome is a bit of a buzzword in wellness circles, referring to the trillions of symbiotic microbial cells harbored within the body….
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Exploring the Cat Microbiome
May 24, 2021
The human microbiome is a bit of a buzzword in wellness circles, referring to the trillions of symbiotic microbial cells harbored within the body….
New Study Illuminates COVID-19 Neurological Symptoms
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering are amongst the most debilitating long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. In some cases, this “brain fog” can linger for months….
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New Study Illuminates COVID-19 Neurological Symptoms
May 19, 2021
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering are amongst the most debilitating long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. In some cases, this “brain fog” can linger for months….
Understanding How Cells Tell RNA and DNA Apart Could Lead to New Antivirals
RNA viruses are known to cause a large number of diseases in humans, including COVID-19, measles, influenza, hepatitis, yellow fever and Zika. Most new…
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Understanding How Cells Tell RNA and DNA Apart Could Lead to New Antivirals
May 17, 2021
RNA viruses are known to cause a large number of diseases in humans, including COVID-19, measles, influenza, hepatitis, yellow fever and Zika. Most new…
The Need Grows for New Antifungal Therapies
Unless you’re working in a highly controlled environment like a cleanroom, it’s safe to assume you are surrounded by fungi. Millions of fungal species…
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The Need Grows for New Antifungal Therapies
May 10, 2021
Unless you’re working in a highly controlled environment like a cleanroom, it’s safe to assume you are surrounded by fungi. Millions of fungal species…
The Most Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Intranasal
The pace of vaccine development against COVID-19 will certainly go down as one of the fastest in our history. In less than a year,…
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The Most Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Intranasal
May 3, 2021
The pace of vaccine development against COVID-19 will certainly go down as one of the fastest in our history. In less than a year,…
Human Immune System Beats HIV for the First Time
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, HIV can…
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Human Immune System Beats HIV for the First Time
April 29, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, HIV can…
Five Criteria to Use When Selecting a CRO for a Gene Therapy Study
Contract research organizations (CROs) have been an integral part of drug development since the 1920s, first as providers of preclinical testing services, then as…
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Five Criteria to Use When Selecting a CRO for a Gene Therapy Study
April 26, 2021
Contract research organizations (CROs) have been an integral part of drug development since the 1920s, first as providers of preclinical testing services, then as…
The Resurgence of Strep A and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
An unexpected increase in cases of streptococcal A (strep A) infection in the United Kingdom is troubling for families, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. Although…
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The Resurgence of Strep A and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
January 30, 2023
An unexpected increase in cases of streptococcal A (strep A) infection in the United Kingdom is troubling for families, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. Although…
Pigs Could Solve the Organ Transplant Crisis
2022 held a number of significant breakthroughs in researchers’ ongoing efforts to solve the organ transplant crisis. Many of those breakthroughs were in xenotransplantation,…
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Pigs Could Solve the Organ Transplant Crisis
January 25, 2023
2022 held a number of significant breakthroughs in researchers’ ongoing efforts to solve the organ transplant crisis. Many of those breakthroughs were in xenotransplantation,…
The Unlikely Role of Hops in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
A team of Italian scientists from the University of Milan-Bicocca have recently discovered a possible use of hops, the flowers used to enhance both…
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The Unlikely Role of Hops in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 23, 2023
A team of Italian scientists from the University of Milan-Bicocca have recently discovered a possible use of hops, the flowers used to enhance both…
Costly, Life-Changing Type 1 Diabetes Drug Delays Disease, Receives FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved teplizumab-mzw (TZIELD™), a drug developed by New Jersey-based Provention Bio to delay the onset of type…
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Costly, Life-Changing Type 1 Diabetes Drug Delays Disease, Receives FDA Approval
January 16, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved teplizumab-mzw (TZIELD™), a drug developed by New Jersey-based Provention Bio to delay the onset of type…
A Breakthrough in Converting Brain Waves to Speech
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals…
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A Breakthrough in Converting Brain Waves to Speech
January 11, 2023
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals…
The Modern Quest for the Fountain of Youth
Quests for anti-aging solutions, usually the stuff of science fiction, have been revived with research into cellular reprogramming. More than 15 years ago, researchers…
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The Modern Quest for the Fountain of Youth
January 9, 2023
Quests for anti-aging solutions, usually the stuff of science fiction, have been revived with research into cellular reprogramming. More than 15 years ago, researchers…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
Introduction RNA based drugs are a promising new class of therapeutics with tremendous potential for treating a wide range of diseases. There are various…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 26, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new laboratory…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 10, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new clinical…
NEWARK, Delaware, May 21, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), continues to expand and align its…